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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 383.29 and 238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 383.29 and 238.93 is: 357.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 383.29 = 238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/383.29 = 238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 383.29 × 238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 91,579.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,579.48/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.70

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